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Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act

Upcoming 1 DAY Safe Boating Classes in MA

What is the Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act ?

What is the Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act ?

Danvers, MA

Safe Boating 3/22/2025

Safe Boating 4/19/2025


Braintree, MA 

Safe Boating 3/15/2025

Safe Boating - Launch 3/15-16/2025


Beverly MA

Safe Boating 3/29

Safe Boating/Launch 3/29-30


Call our office to register today!

603-394-0412


What is the Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act ?

What is the Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act ?

What is the Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act ?

The Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act is a new Massachusetts state boating law that is scheduled to go into affect  April 01, 2026. 

Starting April 01, 2026 any one who operates a motorized vessel in Massachusetts waters is required to complete a Massachusetts Approved* Boaters Safety Course.


The goal of the Hanson-Milone Act  is to ensure th

The Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act is a new Massachusetts state boating law that is scheduled to go into affect  April 01, 2026. 

Starting April 01, 2026 any one who operates a motorized vessel in Massachusetts waters is required to complete a Massachusetts Approved* Boaters Safety Course.


The goal of the Hanson-Milone Act  is to ensure that every boat operator has the skills required to operate their vessel safely. 




Who is affected?

Who is affected?

Who is affected?

Anyone operating a motorized vessel in Massachusetts waters.


If you were born after January 1, 1989, you must complete the course by April 1, 2026, with no penalties assessed until September 1, 2026


If you were born on or before January 1, 1989, you’ll have until April 1, 2028, to complete the course.

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Who is affected?

Who is affected?

Boatwise offers a 1 day Boaters Safety Course that is approved in the state of Massachusetts and satisfies the requirements under the new Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act. 

We will be updating the schedule periodically to meet the demand of new students. 

Call our office with any further questions or to enroll in an upcoming class.

603-394-0412

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